Kearny Korean War Hero Finally Receives Long-Overdue Recognition

More than seven decades after making the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War, Kearny native Private First Class James G. Davidson was given a posthumous tribute -- recognition many believe should have taken place years ago. On May 24, veterans organizations, elected officials, residents, and community leaders gathered in Arlington Cemetery in Kearny to pay…

May 29, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

News People

Hear the stories behind the banners: Hometown Heroes Audio Project launches for Memorial Day

As residents walk along the avenue beneath rows of Hometown Heroes banners, they can now do more than view the faces of local veterans — they can hear their stories. This year, Kearny’s Hometown Heroes banner program is introducing a new oral history initiative that allows residents to listen to recorded interviews with veterans…

May 25, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Photos from Kearny’s Memorial Day Parade

This past Thursday, May 21, 2026 Kearny held it's annual Memorial Day Parade to honor and remember all fallen service members. The parade begin at Locust Avenue and proceeded down Belgrove Drive to the reviewing stand, located on Veterans Row in front of the three military veterans homes. All photos from the parade provided…

May 24, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

Food and Dining News

The magic of Encanto: Kearny’s new bakery and bistro

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Yesenia Durango and her sister Nataly Durango, the inspiring co-owners of Encanto Bakery & Bistro. Tucked away in a quaint little spot at 218-220 Kearny Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey, this dynamic duo is a powerful representation of Hispanic women entrepreneurs right here in our community.…

May 21, 20260Comments

ByLaurie Perrone

News Things to Do

Kearny to honor fallen service members with Memorial Day Parade and remembrance

Kearny will once again honor the nation’s fallen service members with a series of Memorial Day events, including the town’s longtime Memorial Day Parade, Hometown Heroes Banner Program, and American Flag placement ceremony at Soldier's Circle. The 2026 Kearny Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, beginning at 7 p.m. The parade…

May 20, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Food and Dining News

We have the scoop on cool treats for warm days

As temperatures rise and summer draws closer, ice cream season has officially arrived. Whether you’re craving a classic cone, Italian ice, rolled ice cream, or an over-the-top dessert creation, Kearny offers plenty of sweet spots to help you cool down. From longtime neighborhood favorites to newer specialty shops, here are three local destinations serving up…

May 18, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Things to do this weekend May 16-17

You don’t always have to travel far to have fun. Kearny Life put together five fun local event ideas this weekend for you to enjoy. The non-profit group EPIC, which was created to educate, empower, support, and aid families with children with special abilities is holding an EPIC BRUNCH this Saturday, May 16, 2026…

May 15, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

Lifestyle News

Ride an e-bike? What to know about NJ’s new law

As New Jersey rolls out one of the nation’s most restrictive e-bike laws, Kearny officials are moving quickly to educate residents and prepare for enforcement—while some riders say the new rules may push them off the road entirely. The law requires all e-bike riders to obtain a license, register their bikes with the Motor…

May 14, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle News

What’s next for Kearny’s historic First Lutheran Church

Kearny officials say the town is moving forward with plans to convert the former First Lutheran Church property on Oakwood Avenue into a new community arts and recreation center while preserving one of the town’s most distinctive historic landmarks. The municipality officially acquired the property at 61-71 Oakwood Ave. in early 2024 for $1.46…

May 12, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle News

Kearny History: The street where you live

In 1897, a local ordinance changed the names of certain streets and avenues in what was then the Township of Kearny. Many present-day residents might be surprised to learn what their home addresses were back in the day. For instance, Belgrove Drive was actually Grand Street, originally named for the many handsome homes that…

May 11, 20260Comments

BySandra McCleaster

News

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